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Engineering firms are increasingly looking to hire after a challenging start to the year, but are struggling to source the skills they need, according to\u202fnew research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies<\/a><\/strong> (APSCo), the trade association for the\u202fprofessional recruitment sector.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The data, provided by the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology, showed that engineering vacancy numbers grew by 7% in May when compared with April, the second largest increase seen so far this year. However, the number of applications has fallen significantly, down to the lowest level recorded over the past 12 months. In addition, month-on-month applications fell by almost 30% in May and by 24% when compared to the same period in 2022. This will be an alarming signal to UK engineering employers who are already battling significant skills shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The research also revealed that salaries for engineering specialists have increased by 5% year-on-year, as employers look to boost pay in order to attract more talent to work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ann Swain, Global CEO at APSCo, said “Our most recent data reinforces the challenging state of the engineering job market, with a persistent decline in applications. While there has been a noticeable increase in average salaries this year, employers are resorting to higher pay rates to attract talent amidst the rising cost of living. However, it is important to recognise that the problem of skill shortages in engineering cannot be resolved solely by offering higher compensation. To meet this demand, the UK requires convenient and viable access to international talent, including individuals in the flexible labour market. We are actively collaborating with the government to address the deficiency of suitable visa pathways for the much-needed talent that our country requires.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is the trade association for the professional recruitment market. APSCo Global comprises APSCo Asia, APSCo Australia, APSCo Deutschland and APSCo United Kingdom, as well as APSCo OutSource, the trade body for the RPO and MSP sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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